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Silesian Museum
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 20
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, FlixBus, Neobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €1 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 4:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0h55 | 4:55 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:20 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1h10 | 8:30 AM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1h10 | 4:25 PM Katowice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Katowice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Katowice trip today.
Major regional museum in a former coal mine, combining top Silesian art, history exhibitions, and dramatic industrial architecture.
Leading concert institution with guided visits and architecture appeal; worth visiting for music lovers and modern design fans.
Museum dedicated to Katowice’s urban history, housed in a former tenement and showing everyday life across different eras.
Katowice’s most famous historic district, known for red-brick workers’ housing, courtyards, murals, and a strong local atmosphere.
Revitalized cultural quarter with museums, concert hall, and public spaces on former mine land; essential for modern Katowice.
Large urban park with ponds, zoo, amusement area, and broad walking routes; a favorite local escape for families and walkers.
A Silesian Sunday classic: tender beef roulade stuffed with bacon, pickle and onion, usually served with dumplings and red cabbage.
Soft, springy potato dumplings with a small dimple in the center. They are a hallmark of Silesian home cooking and festive family meals.
Braised red cabbage, sweet-sour and gently spiced. It is a traditional side dish in Silesia, especially with roulade and dumplings.
Well-known fine dining restaurant in Nikiszowiec, serving refined modern Polish and Silesian cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Recognized modern restaurant in central Katowice with seasonal Polish cooking, careful plating and a calm contemporary dining room.
Established brewery restaurant near Spodek, popular for house beer and solid Polish dishes in a relaxed, lively atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for Polish city breaks: hotels, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in Kraków or Warsaw.
Service is often not included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up in cafés, and round up or add 5-10% for taxis.
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Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) -> Katowice Rynek, Katowice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Katowice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Katowice buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Katowice, Sądowa (Dworzec Autobusowy) station pair, with some services arriving at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. Use this guide to compare John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and Katowice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Katowice, Dworzec PKS is 3 km from Katowice city centre. Public transport options include:
Katowice, Dworzec PKS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and kiosks available.
Wi-Fi is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS.
Available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice, Dworzec PKS: Wheelchair accessible paths present.
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